Best Cocktails in the Danbury Area

Have you ever gotten crazy on a Saturday night, and decided to go out for drinks before dinner at a different restaurant? 

Here are some of the best restaurants in the Danbury area with outstanding cocktails. Many of the following restaurants are on "Restaurant Row" on Mill Plain Road in Danbury.

1. Ibiza Tapas - Located at 93 Mill Plain Rd. in Danbury, Ibiza offers a cocktail menu if you're looking for something different. How about the Pepino, Grey Goose, cucumber, mint, Domain de Canton, and lime juice.

2. Mezon Tapas Bar and Grill - Located at 56 Mill Plain Rd. in Danbury, Mezon offers a menu of unique cocktails titled, Spirit and Soul.

3. Barberies Black Angus Grill - Located at 5 Eagle Rd. in Danbury, Barberies Black Angus Grill continues to receives accolades for their mouth watering steaks and the sides that go with them. Their signature martinis are to die for! My favs are the Malibu Lemon Baller, and the Hot and Dirty. Make sure to pace yourself.

4. Max 40 Steak and Seafood - Located at 40 Mill Plain Rd. in Danbury, Max 40 also boasts an impressive wine list along with their martini menu. Try the Sparkling Berry Martini and the Mango Martini.

5. Bailey's Backyard - Located at 23 Bailey Ave. in Ridgefield, Bailey's was chosen as one of the restaurants in Connecticut with the Best Cocktails according to the Expert's Picks in Connecticut Magazine.

6. Marketplace Kitchen and Bar - Located at 33 Mill Plain Rd. in Danbury, Marketplace offers an outstanding variety of wines and signature cocktails. Their website shows a menu for seasonal cocktails but hasn't been updated since last Fall.

7. The Whitehorse Country Pub - Located on Rt.202 in Marbledale, CT, the Whitehorse is not only an excellent choice for dinner, but it's cocktail selection is second to none. Their cocktails are unique like the Horse of a Different Color, Remember This Summer, and their Mango Margarita.

If you're on the prowl for a unique libation, any of these fine eating establishments are a good bet. A DD might be a good idea.

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